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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

4.8
4.8
8699 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Thank you for considering Monterey Bay Fish Grotto. This award-winning restaurant has always taken pride in its level of standards and excellence. These exceptional standards are reflected in the mouth-watering fresh fish and impeccable service. Guests have come to expect this level of quality in every aspect of the main dining room as well as the private dining room.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto's fish is fresh and flown in from a number of locations on the East Coast, West Coast and Hawaiian Islands. For this reason, we are the regions Premier Fresh Fish Restaurant offering 20 kinds of fresh fish in an array of original, delicious styles.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 481-4414
  • Website
    http://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richie Sphatt
  • Private party facilities
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers private dining for a wide range of events, including but not limited to, birthdays, rehearsal dinners or corporate events. We work to ensure that your event is one to remember.

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What 8,699 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Ambience

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for scenic views

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Ambience

  • Pittsburgh

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto in Mt. Washington offers "spectacular views" and is a top choice for celebrating special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," especially the crab cakes. Although some seating areas can be noisy, the restaurant consistently delivers a "memorable dining experience" with attentive staff and breathtaking scenery.

8,699 Reviews

  1. Shelley

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great anniversary dinner! We love it here! Definitely will be back!

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  2. Melanie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MBFC welcomed us for our anniversary with incomparable service from the desk, Charlotte, Anthony, and the kitchen. From start to finish, the entire meal was delicious. We were astounded by the flavors of the orange Creamsicle cheesecake from Chef Peckich; it really tastes like a Creamsicle! We make the trip from out of state as often as we can and this restaurant never disappoints. It's a relief to count on them for special occasions.

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  3. Janice

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Swordfish was wonderful as weak as scallops. Wine pairing were nice also

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  4. Gaia

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, everyone was so professional and the food is superb. Second time I’ve been there and it was a 10/10. They are unique.

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  5. Ross

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my wife's birthday, we were seated at the window, as I was pleasantly surprised. It was a comfortable non-rushed dinner. We chose the lobster arancini appetizer and it was perfect. The filet was off the charts and could cut it with a fork. Our server was a real people person, friendly and very attentive. I thanked the maitr'd for seating us at a window table and complemented him on his choice of music. It was a very enjoyable evening from start to finish!

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  6. mary

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience winner of Restaraunt week . Also want to call out the Valet team! Was incredibly busy and one unhappy customer public berated staff, I watched as a young man kept his composure and professionalism while facing publc belittling. I struggled to keep my composure from afar but he never did! WHAT A JOB for this young man !

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  7. Meena

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were fantastic. The staff were welcoming and attentive. I will definitely come again.

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  8. Jeffrey

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience! Food was awesome! Staff very helpful!

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  9. Nachy

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my fifth time going to eat and their food is delicious and the service is top notch, our waitress Jessica B was on top of everything .

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  10. Ray

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent service, amazing food and drink and incredible view!!! The staff and management are FIVE star!!

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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington is rated 4.8 stars by 8699 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 times today
Google Map for Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

1411 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sweetbriar Street
  • Area
    Mt. Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is $8.00 per car
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richie Sphatt
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/
  • Phone number
    (412) 481-4414
  • Private party facilities
    Monterey Bay Fish Grotto offers private dining for a wide range of events, including but not limited to, birthdays, rehearsal dinners or corporate events. We work to ensure that your event is one to remember.

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